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New Wimbledon Theatre
Open House
19 September 2015
Tours and Workshop Programme
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for your interest in New Wimbledon Theatre as a participant of Open House London 2015. As a busy touring theatre, it
is often impossible to give people the opportunity to see all facets of our beautiful 104 year old venue so we are delighted to be
doing so on Saturday 19 September.
This booklet provides you with more detail on the day’s activities so you can plan your visit accordingly, and we can promise
there will be something for every generation. Gain an insight into the building’s architecture, history and sustainability plans, or
you can relax in our decadent Piano Bar, where you will be entertained by music covering our 11 decade history.
The majority of our activities are entirely free and open to all (general admission, or booking in person on the day). However, two of
the more in-depth tours will have a nominal fee of £4 for admission (to cover the overheads of the event itself). To pre-book these
in-depth tours, visit our inhouse Box Office between 10am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, or book via our website.
I do hope this booklet whets your appetite for what promises to be an incredible day at New Wimbledon Theatre; my team and I
look forward to seeing you.
Calum Kemp
General Manager, New Wimbledon Theatre
Historical Tours
Come and explore New Wimbledon Theatre as you’ve never seen it before. These 45
minute history tours will give you the opportunity to bask in the quiet beauty of this
Grade II listed, Edwardian building in all its glory. From the Gods beneath the Angel to
the Dress Circle Promenade and down to the orchestra stalls; our expert guide, and ex
professional actress, Sherry Plant will give you a tantalising insight into its 104 year
history. Use your imagination and feel the theatre’s century of magic!
Taster Tours
These 25 minute tours give you a taste of our rich history.
Tour Times: Tours will leave the foyer every 15 minutes and will last
between 20 – 25 minutes. The last tour will leave the foyer at 4pm
History Talks
Learn about the history of our beautiful 104 year old building from the comfort of our seats.
Ghost Walks
Rumour has it that among the red seats and dark corridors of New Wimbledon Theatre,
supernatural residents roam who reveal themselves to audience members when the
spirit moves them. Paranormal Investigator and author of Paranormal Surrey, Marq
English, says there is a ghost of a chance the rumours might just be true. Mr English
has been working on the Stage Door of New Wimbledon Theatre for the last decade
and can shed light into some obscure tales haunting The Grand Dame of The Broadway.
Tour Times: 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30
Price: £4 per person
LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please head to
our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit all
levels of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any
person with limited mobility.
Price: FREE
Booking Information: These tours can be booked in the foyer
of the main theatre on the day of the event.
Other Information: These are a free event and will cover the
Foyer, Dress Circle and Stalls and as such may be unsuitable
for any person with limited mobility
Tour Times: 11:00 & 14:30 Price: FREE
Booking Information: You can book your space on these
talks by emailing wimstagedoor@theambassadors.com
Other Information: These talks are designed for our patrons
with access and mobility needs and will take place in our Stalls
Auditorium access to which can be gained from Russell Road.
Tour Times: 17:40 & 18:25
Price: £4 per person
LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please
head to our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit two levels
of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any person with
limited mobility. The tours are also conducted in minimum lighting.
*Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge
Panto Room
Our pantomime workshops will be fun for all the family as panto expert Malcolm Jones
shares his interactive history of pantomime, including opportunities to explore stage
techniques, meet some familiar pantomime characters and even play heroes, villains and
pantomime dames yourselves. Malcolm is hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about
the origins of Britain’s most unique art form. On display will be a wide assortment of
costumes, photos, programmes and scripts from our rich pantomime history.
Musical Theatre Open Mic
Musical Theatre Open Mic first threw open its doors in 2012 and has been a popular bimonthly
event ever since. For one night only this fabulous, fun-filled evening is taking place on a
Saturday night, and – in keeping with the Open House theme - admission is free all evening!
Talk Times: 13:30, 14:45 & 16:00
Price: FREE
Booking Information: These talks can be booked in the foyer
of the main theatre on the day of the event.
Other Information: The talks will be held in the backstage area
of the theatre and can be accessed by lift. Please note talks are
suitable for children aged 6+
Times: Bar opens at 19:00
Price: FREE
Please note this event is suitable for people aged 18+
Now’s your chance to come and see what all of the fuss is about; either by sitting back and
enjoying the entertainment or by singing your show tune(s) of choice accompanied by our
beautiful baby grand piano and compere Nathan Jarvis. No sheet music necessary – just bring
plenty of enthusiasm. You can expect to hear songs from shows old and new, from Avenue Q
to Yentl (we couldn’t think of a musical beginning with Z... that you’d have heard of, anyway).
Pirate Treasure Hunt!
Get dressed up in your pirate costume and march on down to New Wimbledon Theatre for a
magical Peter Pan inspired treasure hunt.
Your first challenge is to collect a bag from our ‘Ahoy Box Office’ before following the clues on
the treasure map to find your way through the enchanting theatre to Wimbledon’s treasure. Stay
focused and don’t get distracted by Hook, Tink and all the other fun surprises along the way.
Arts and Crafts
Find your way to the Lost Boys’ Cave to indulge in family fun. Whether you’re a lost
boy, pirate or fairy there will be something for everyone. We have singing and dancing,
colouring in and a chance to win tickets to see our fantastic panto, Peter Pan.
There will also be costumes for the little ones to dress up in, face-painting, stories and
much much more.
History Displays
Visit our Studio and indulge in a wide selection of photographs and memorabilia from
our rich history.
Times: Throughout the day
Price: FREE
Other Information: Please note this challenge is
recommended for ages 3+. Not suitable for pushchairs. Must
be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Times: Throughout the Day
Price: FREE
Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
Times: Throughout the Day
Price: FREE
Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
Environmental Exhibition
Did you know?
• The bottled water we sell and use has enabled us to build 5 wells in India, supplying
15,000 people with clean water.
• We use 100% renewable biomass energy.
• We recycle on average 96% of our waste.
Times: Throughout the Day
Price: FREE
We as a venue are constantly making strides to reduce our carbon footprint. Over the last
five years we have made huge steps towards this. Come along to the Studio to see what we
have achieved to make this building environmentally friendly, and see how we could work
together in this community to build a greener future.
Flying Competition
Win the chance to have a flying lesson on New Wimbledon Theatre’s stage!
To tie in with this year’s panto, Peter Pan, we are offering six lucky 8-16 year olds the
chance to fly like the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan! This competition is a once in
a lifetime opportunity and will be a chance to have a flying lesson on stage with skilled
practitioners for a session lasting 30 minutes.
**Terms and conditions apply. You will need to make sure
you are available on Saturday 19 September between the
hours of 11.30am and 3.30pm.
Postal entries should be sent to: Marketing Department,
New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon,
London, SW19 1QG.
To enter, we would like you to design a poster for this year’s Peter Pan at New Wimbledon
Theatre. You can do this by hand or on your computer. Be as creative as you like.
We will be choosing six winners from different age categories. Please submit your entries
via post or directly to the theatre’s Box Office by Friday 11 September. Good luck and we
look forward to receiving your entries. **
Refreshments and Entertainment
Times: Throughout the Day
Refreshments will be served in the beautiful surroundings of our Piano Bar with music
accompaniment by members of New Wimbledon Theatre front of house staff who will be
performing a variety of Musical numbers from our 104 history.
10:45 – 11:45
12:00 – 13:00
13:15 – 14:15
14:30 – 15:30
15:45 – 16:45
1910 – 1930s & Music Hall
1940s – 1960s
1970s – 1990s
1990 - 2000
2000 - PRESENT
Careers Talks
Get one on one career advice from a member of our team at any point during the day.
Simply let a member of the team know what you’re interested in – from internships and
apprenticeships, to technical, marketing, arts administration and working front of house,
one of our experienced theatre staff will be able to answer your questions on working
within the theatre industry.
Times: Throughout the Day
Areas Schedule
TOURS
FOYER
STAGE
STUDIO
AUDITORIUM
PIANO
BAR
GREEN
ROOM
CHORUS ROOM 2
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
11.30am
HISTORY
TALK
MUSIC FROM
1910 - 1930
&
MUSIC HALL
PANTO
ROOM
HISTORY
TOUR
12.00pm
12.30pm
various
tours going
through
thoughout
the day
1.00pm
1.30pm
HISTORY
TOUR
INFORMATION
POINT
FLYING
COMPETITION
HISTORY
&
ENVIRONMENTAL
DISPLAYS
MUSIC FROM
1940s - 1960s
MUSIC FROM
1970s - 1990s
ARTS
&
CRAFTS FOR
CHILDREN
PANTO
TALK
2.00pm
2.30pm
HISTORY
TALK
3.00pm
3.30pm
MUSIC FROM
1990s - 2000s
PANTO
TALK
MUSIC FROM
2000s - PRESENT
PANTO
TALK
HISTORY
TOUR
4.00pm
4.30pm
5.00pm
5.30pm
6.00pm
6.30pm
GHOST
WALK
7.00pm
7.30pm
8.00pm
8.30pm
9.00pm
9.30pm
10.00pm
10.30pm
11.00pm
INFORMATION
POINT
MUSICAL
THEATRE
OPEN MIC